In soil, the water available for root absorption is

Question

In soil, the water available for root absorption is (A) gravitational water (B) capillary water (C) hygroscopic water (D) combined water.

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Capillary water in soil is available for root absorption. Capillary water fills the spaces between non- colloidal soil particles and forms films around them. This water is held by the capillary forces around and between the particles and is of greatest importance to plant life.

Q. In soil, the water available for root absorption is

gravitational water

capillary water

hygroscopic water

combined water.

Capillary water in soil is available for root absorption. Capillary water fills the spaces between non- colloidal soil particles and forms films around them. This water is held by the capillary forces around and between the particles and is of greatest importance to plant life.